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Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges

Keynote Speaker: Civil Rights Activist & First African-American Child to Integrate a White Southern Elementary School

Ruby Bridges Biography

Ruby Bridges is a civil rights activist who, at the age of six, was the first Black student to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans.

She was born in Mississippi in 1954, the same year the United States Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision ordering the integration of public schools. Her family later moved to New Orleans, where on November 14, 1960, Bridges began attending William Frantz Elementary School, single-handedly initiating the desegregation of public education in New Orleans.

Her walk to the front door of the school was immortalized in Norman Rockwell’s painting The Problem We All Live With, in Robert Coles’ book The Story of Ruby Bridges, and in the Disney movie Ruby Bridges. Published in November 2020, THIS IS YOUR TIME is her first book in over twenty years following the publication of her award-winning autobiography, Through My Eyes.

She established the Ruby Bridges Foundation to provide leadership training programs that inspire youth and community leaders to embrace and value the richness of diversity. Bridges is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NAACP Martin Luther King Award, the Presidential Citizens Medal, and honorary doctorate degrees from Connecticut College, College of New Rochelle, Columbia University Teachers College, and Tulane University. She was named one of 100 iconic Women of the Century by USA Today and inducted into the 2024 National Women's Hall of Fame.

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Ruby Bridges Videos

Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges on PBS NewsHour
Ruby Bridges on the TODAY Show
Ruby Bridges - Trailblazing as a Child in the Jim Crow South

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Speaking fees for Ruby Bridges, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ruby Bridges are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ruby Bridges, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Ruby Bridges speak about?

Ruby Bridges is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Civil Rights, Black Heritage, Diversity, Female Leadership, Literacy, Family & Parenting, Women, College, Education, Social Activism and Social Justice.

Where does Ruby Bridges travel from?

Ruby Bridges generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ruby Bridges?

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Ruby Bridges is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Civil Rights, Black Heritage and Diversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ruby Bridges for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Ruby Bridges generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Bernice King, Nikki Giovanni and Tamika D. Mallory. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ruby Bridges for an upcoming event.

Ruby Bridges Videos

Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges on PBS NewsHour
Ruby Bridges on the TODAY Show
Ruby Bridges - Trailblazing as a Child in the Jim Crow South
Civil Rights Activist Ruby Bridges Speaks With Katie Couric I TIME
We Are All Going Against The Grain | Ruby Bridges | TEDxNapaValley

Ruby Bridges Reviews

  • ASCD - Jun 24 2021

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